NPR News: 07-29-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the Dow’s sharp decline and the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates. Dr. Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment during a contentious hearing with Sen. Rand Paul regarding COVID origins. President Trump threatens retaliation against Iran, while states urge regulation of prediction markets. The broadcast also notes Glenn Hansard’s death and rising anti-Semitism in the U.K.
Topics discussed
Stock market drops and Fed holds interest rates
Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at hearing
Trump threatens retaliation against Iran
States urge crackdown on prediction markets
Todd Blanch Senate confirmation for AG
Musician Glen Hansard dies in crash
Rise in anti-Semitic incidents in UK and Australia
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